Top 3 Best Pierce County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 615 students in Pierce County, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 55 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Pierce County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Pierce County, ND are Rugby Ely Elementary School, Rugby High School and Rugby Ely Virtual Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Pierce County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rugby Ely Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
207 2nd St Sw
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5757
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Rugby High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Grades: 7-12
| 300 students
Rank: n/an/a
207 2nd St Sw
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5757
Grades: K-6
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1123 South Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pierce County, ND

Pierce County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-7208
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
401 3rd Ave Sw
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Grades: PK-8
| 30 students
401 3rd Ave Sw
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Pierce County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Pierce County, ND include Rugby Ely Elementary School, Rugby High School and Rugby Ely Virtual Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pierce County, ND?
4 public schools are located in Pierce County, ND.
What percentage of students in Pierce County, ND go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Pierce County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County, ND?
Pierce County, ND public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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